Chapter 37

“Right,” Susan replied. Mary’s fake smile was so sickening that it sent shivers down her spine. She nodded reluctantly. “I understand everything you just told me.”

At this juncture, the housekeeper walked over with a plate of strawberries.

Mary picked one up with a fork and offered it to Susan. “Here, these strawberries are freshly imported from France. I got them especially for Ashlyn. Won’t you have one as well?”

Susan shook her head. “T-Thanks, but I’ll pass.”

“Surely you’re happy that I’m being nice to Ashlyn?” Mary scoffed as she stuffed the strawberry into Susan’s hands. “If you don’t eat it, I’ll get angry again.”

The housekeeper called out, “Madam, Ms. Ashlyn has returned.”

A glint appeared in Susan’s eyes. She immediately got up and turned toward the door. “Ashlyn, you’re back!”

She rushed forward and took a good look at her granddaughter.

change her shoes and simply walked into the

she was still in pajamas. She passed Susan a box of

the box of strawberries as though it was her greatest treasure. She smiled brightly. “Ashlyn,

don’t blame me for saying this, but aren’t you dressed a little too

so she would look stunning even if she were dressed in

continued spitefully, “You look so unkempt! If your dad’s business partners see you in this state, they’d think the Berry family is full of beggars! I’m

shut up!” Ashlyn spat at

a rage but kept her cool when she remembered what she

was turning purple

how have you been? Dad said that

Ashlyn some needle marks on the back of

let me know. Don’t forget that I’m a doctor. My skills are much better than your average doctor,” Ashlyn instructed Susan

after seeing Susan hold

but the latter

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